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First Experience with Sculptra - New York, NY
UPDATED FROM ninayasmineziadneveen
6 months post
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ninayasmineziadneveenNovember 14, 2013
WORTH IT$1,300
I think it's super important to thoroughly vet the doctor that is going to be injecting a filler into your face!! I have been with my dermatologist for 5 years- I didn't just walk in off the street & ask for sculptra- this has been a gradual process- she knows my skin, my reactivity, & what results are realistic for me to expect. And she herself has tried each & every procedure she performs!! This is important to me- I can ask her about it & she tells me honestly what the pros & cons are-
The next procedure I will get is Fraxel for some brownish pigmentation on the left face by cheekbone ( I have just made the connection that is the side of my face that is always in the sun when I drive (!) it definitely has more sun damage than the right- ugh! I'm doing that in December - 6 weeks from now-
Still massaging my face as I had sculptra yesterday- it is sore - I massage way way more than 5 min 5 x a day for 5 days- I am constantly massaging for the 5 days- you can't over massage!
The next procedure I will get is Fraxel for some brownish pigmentation on the left face by cheekbone ( I have just made the connection that is the side of my face that is always in the sun when I drive (!) it definitely has more sun damage than the right- ugh! I'm doing that in December - 6 weeks from now-
Still massaging my face as I had sculptra yesterday- it is sore - I massage way way more than 5 min 5 x a day for 5 days- I am constantly massaging for the 5 days- you can't over massage!
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UPDATED FROM ninayasmineziadneveen
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7 months later
ninayasmineziadneveenNovember 14, 2013
obviously the results from my sculptra treatment have been SO good I havent had any thing negative to report- I went in to see my dermatologist today & she injected 2 vials - so that makes 4 treatments so far- she says it makes more sense to keep up with sculptra rather than using juvaderm or restalyne at this point. I dont have wrinkles just a bit of hollowing which the sculptra fills in beautifully & very naturally. My skin also seems to be smoother and more glowy - i have to do the 5/5/5 massage again. It is not cheap, but the results are more than worth it. No numbing cream, she injected my chin, temples & top of cheekbones-
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UPDATED FROM ninayasmineziadneveen
Day of treatment
This morning i had the 2nd Sculptra treatment...
ninayasmineziadneveenMay 8, 2013
this morning i had the 2nd Sculptra treatment (will have 3 total) and it was less painful than the first go round which wasnt that bad. I do have a high pain threshold however- no numbing cream ever- so the doc again did the temples, and the jawline & upper cheek bone area- no bruising, no swelling but tenderness yes- have to do the 5/5/5 massage but if you use water & cleanser or a plain face cream that helps make the rubbing less painful. I am seeing subtle yet great results- glowy skin, higher cheekbones, outer eye are lifted but so subtly- no puffy Real Housewives face!!! thats not how we roll in NYC anyhow- i think east coast is all about the small things so you just look "fresh" & rested...:-) will go back in 4 weeks for last Sculptra treatment-
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September 20, 2013
Hi, would you mind clarifying? When you say you had a total of 2 1/2 vials was that per treatment? Or is that the total number of vials you needed from start to finish? Also would you mind telling us what the cost was for the whole thing? I am very interested in this procedure but am not sure I can afford it, and honestly don't want to waste a doctor's time if it's truly out of my reach.
September 20, 2013
Just saw your post, to let you know some prices going around in Florida I paid $550.00 per vile since I bought 2. It's usually $600.00 each. Prices might vary depending on where you live & who you use. Since Sculptra is permanent in most cases you have to get a good doctor. One who is familiar & has a lot of experiance. Very Important!! It's way different than the other fillers that go away in 6 mos to a yr. This you have to live with good or bad. Should you decide to do it go slow.
September 23, 2013
Hi Jule,
I had a total of 4 vials over 2 sessions. The total per session was $1500 or $750 per vial. I received a rebate for each vial of $50 so was discounted $200 for my total cost.
I hope that helps.
September 23, 2013
That's great, thank you! I've been pricing it in NYC and so far that's the best I've seen, and with something like this I want to make sure I get a really really good doctor, too.
November 14, 2013
Ok so now it's been 1 1/2 yrs since my Sculptra injectiona. I just noticed I'm geting a bump under my skin on the cheekbone. It's making my cheek look like it has a dent. I'm hoping it goes away & that it's not the Sculptra still growing, I read some stories about it happening yrs later. I also noticed every once in a while I feel a lump in my jaw area near my mouth but then I massage it & it goes away but it's scaring me a bit.on the cheek. I'll get back & let you know if it goes away. I had a good doctor so I'm hoping it's something else. What I don't know..
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